Colonial past's by louis

Vigan - Philippines, Ilocos Sur A lot of the buildings are already in very bad state and some of them are already close to the public because there is a risk of collapsing. But maybe this is the reason why they seems to be more authentic ...

Uploaded: Mar, 16 2009 | Taken: Feb, 24 2009| Viewed: 41 times  | 4 votes Camera: NIKON CORPORATION | Model: NIKON D80 | Exposure 10/1600s, ISO 100 | FLength: 18mm | SW: Ver.1.11

pesu - Mar, 16 2009 07:03am Very impressive, great perspective in the pic. Think people would like to live in less 'authentic' houses... frenchfrog - Mar, 16 2009 02:03pm Strange to think it is in the Philipipines! Nice to see no traffic in the city! krisek - Mar, 18 2009 07:03pm Rafal, thanks for showing us this. I'd expect more people in the street... Perhaps it was mid day and they were just hiding in the shade? aufgehts - Mar, 18 2009 09:03pm It's sad, but I really like the delapidated state of the buildings. It does lend to a more authentic feel, like stepping back in time. zrusseff - Mar, 25 2009 01:03am The greenery on the sidewalk makes the old buildings attractive and nostalgic.